Whole-Body Vibration Training in Women With Obesity With and Without Type 2 Diabetes
Official title: Effects of Whole-Body Vibration Training on Ankle Muscle Activation and Functional Performance in Adults With Obesity With and Without Type 2 Diabetes
Run by Pamukkale University · NCT07924436 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether eight weeks of supervised whole-body vibration training changes ankle muscle activity and walking performance in women with obesity, comparing those with and without type 2 diabetes.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Pamukkale University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Denizli) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 9, 2026 |
| Main results expected | January 31, 2027 |
| Study ends | January 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | November 9, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07924436 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Women aged 18–65 with BMI ≥30 kg/m², with or without type 2 diabetes, who can participate safely in supervised vibration training.
✕Probably not a fit
Individuals with certain medical exclusions or intolerance to vibration training may not benefit and could experience no improvement.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
Women with obesity, with or without type 2 diabetes, will undergo an eight-week, twice-weekly whole-body vibration training program guided by a physiotherapist. Muscle activity around the ankle will be measured during walking and balance tasks using wireless surface electromyography, before and after the training. The study aims to see if diabetes status influences neuromuscular responses and functional outcomes from the vibration intervention. Assessments include walking tests, balance tasks, and muscle activation of the tibialis anterior, soleus, and medial gastrocnemius. The trial is conducted at Pamukkale University and uses a standardized protocol to monitor safety and progress.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, participants may experience improved ankle muscle activation and functional performance during walking and balance tasks.
How similar studies have gone: Prior research in related populations suggests neuromuscular responses can change with whole-body vibration, though results vary by condition and protocol; this study builds on that by including diabetes status.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Female. * Aged 18 to 65 years. * Body mass index (BMI) ≥30 kg/m². * Willing to participate and provide informed consent. * For Group 1: Presence of type 2 diabetes mellitus. * For Group 2: Absence of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Exclusion Criteria: * Cardiopulmonary, orthopedic, or neurological conditions that prevent participation in physical activity. * Congenital musculoskeletal deformities. * Cognitive impairment that prevents effective communication. * Presence of osteoporosis or osteopenia.
Where it's running
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Pamukkale University, Faculty of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Denizli, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ummuhan Baş Aslan, Prof.
- Email: umbaslan@pau.edu.tr
- Phone: +902582964295
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.